Bobbin Threader Item Number: 1350/1 a-f from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Brown wooden bobbin winder or threader resembles a small tabletop spinning wheel. The wheel, which is mounted on the right hand side of an oblong box, is connected with twine (original missing) to a fitting mounted on the left hand side of the box; small handle mounted on the outside rim of the wheel. An arm with a detachable rotary device is attached on the left hand side and can be folded out of the way when not in use. There is a small storage drawer in the box.
Specific Techniques
To operate this device, one places the empty bobbin into a socket mounted on the fitting; the ball of thread is attached to the end of the bobbin, and the operator then turns the wheel by means of a small handle mounted near the rim. The turning of the wheel causes the bobbin to rotate while the operator guides the thread onto it.
Narrative
Bedfordshire 16th-20th Century Pillow Lace-Making Collection. The threader was hand-made by the donor's great uncle.
Item History
- Made in United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England during 1918
- Owned by Mary Pack before April 27, 1989
- Received from Mary Pack (Donor) on April 27, 1989
What
- Name
- Bobbin Threader
- Identification Number
- 1350/1 a-f
- Type of Item
- bobbin threader
- Material
- ash wood ?, oak wood ?, lacquer, cotton fibre and stain
- Overall
- height 35.4 cm, width 14.5 cm, diameter 19.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- United Kingdom and Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
When
- Creation Date
- during 1918
- Ownership Date
- before April 27, 1989
- Acquisition Date
- on April 27, 1989
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1350/0001 a-f